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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1907

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Railway Concession

Manilla Express · Saturday 15 June 1907 · page 4

A NEW regulation is about to be introduced by the Railway Commissioners with reforence to demurrage and storage. It is unreasonable that…

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A Wave Motor

Manilla Express · Saturday 15 June 1907 · page 9

Ever since man first sought to render useful the various forces of Nature, the question of how to use the wonderful power in the waves of the…

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Sydney-brisbane Train

Quirindi Herald and District News · Tuesday 18 June 1907 · page 5

An important addition is to be made to the train service between Sydney and Brisbane next month. At present trains run between the capitals named…

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Railway Disaster at Werris Creek. North-West Mail Wrecked

Quirindi Herald and District News · Tuesday 18 June 1907 · page 4

A RATHER serious accident, which might have been attended with fatal results, happened at Werris Creek early this morning. It appears that just as the…

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Mungindi Railway

The Moree News · Tuesday 18 June 1907 · page 2

We [?]the following from the "Mungindi News" -- The trade that [?]the border at this point alone from Queensland into New South…

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Official Correspondence Mungindi Railway Deputation. Department of Public Works. Sydney, 18th June, 1907

The Moree News · Tuesday 18 June 1907 · page 2

Sir, -- With reference to your [?]representation, [?]that arrangements be made for the Minister to receive a deputation on the subject…

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Railway Accident. Moree Train Derailed at Werris Creek

The Moree News · Friday 21 June 1907 · page 2

On Tuesday the mail train from Sydney to Moree left Werris Creek station as usual, but when a short distance had been [?]a serious…

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Local and General News the Railway Disaster

Quirindi Herald and District News · Friday 21 June 1907 · page 4

IN connection with the railway accident which occurred at Werris Creek on Tuesday morning, it is now officially stated that the damage to carriages,…

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London Cabs. at Railway Stations

Quirindi Herald and District News · Friday 21 June 1907 · page 2

There is, as our readers know, a privilege system of cabs [?]t London railway stations. The railway companies contract with certain…

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Public Meeting. Improved Railway and Postal Facilities

The Moree News · Friday 21 June 1907 · page 1

A hurriedly convened Public Meeting was held on Tuesday night at the Council Chambers; and [?]ing the fact that the one press [?]…

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Correspondence. Garah Railway. to the Editor

The Moree News · Friday 21 June 1907 · page 2

Sir,--I wish to make a few remarks respecting the Moree-Garah railway. According to your last issue, some parties would like the LINE TO GO…

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The Werris Creek Railway Sensation

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Saturday 22 June 1907 · page 2

The sensational accident which occurred to the outward bound Mores train at Werris Creek on Tuesday morning can be certainly regarded as unique in the annual of railway…

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Railway West

Manilla Express · Saturday 22 June 1907 · page 1

A MEETING in connection with the proposed Manilla-Boggabri railway will be held at Mr. Alex. Gardner's, Lyndhurst,Wongo Creek, on…

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Tragedy in a Train. Fight Ends in Death

Quirindi Herald and District News · Tuesday 25 June 1907 · page 5

A fracas, which resulted in the death of a passenger, took place last night (24th April) in a train which was returning from the races at Epsom…

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The Railway West

Manilla Express · Wednesday 26 June 1907 · page 2

YESTERDAY we received the following telegram from Mr. G. A. Higgins, who is in Sydney : " Interviewed the Minister to-day re…

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Reduced Railway Fares

Manilla Express · Wednesday 26 June 1907 · page 2

" THE latest reductions In railway fares will seriously interfere with the business of "scalpers," who deal in return portions of…

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Terrible Motor Fatality

Manilla Express · Wednesday 26 June 1907 · page 2

A TERRIBLE motoring fatality occurred between Naples and Caserta, in Italy. A car owned by Prince Pescara swerved from the…

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State Railway Management

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Saturday 29 June 1907 · page 2

The great increase of revenue which has accrued to the State railways during the present financial year must, of course, be regarded as eminently…

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Railway Freight

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Saturday 29 June 1907 · page 4

A deputation from the Country Storekeepers' Association of New South Wales waited on the Chief Traffic Manager on Saturday for the…

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Railway West

Manilla Express · Saturday 29 June 1907 · page 4

A LARGELY-ATTENDED meeting of the Manilla-Boggabri Railway League was held at Mr. Alex. Gardner's, " Lyndhurst," Wongo Creek,…

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